Social Media Liability: A U.S. appeals court cleared the way for more than 3,000 lawsuits accusing Meta and TikTok of designing addictive feeds that harmed minors, rejecting a bid to stop the cases under Section 230. Consumer Economy Watch: July inflation cooled to 3.4% year-over-year, easing pressure on the Fed, but retail sales still fell—keeping consumers cautious. Grocery Retail Shake-Up: Safeway closures are expanding as Albertsons rethinks its store footprint after the failed Kroger merger, with closures already hitting sales and costs. Food Safety & Inspections: FDA scrutiny continues across the food supply chain, including inspections tied to the cyclospora outbreak and routine facility checks that can trigger voluntary action. Trade & Tariffs: Negotiations with Canada and requests for tariff relief (including from Colombia after an earthquake) are intensifying as new tariff deadlines loom. Payments & Consumer Data: A proposed open-banking framework could reshape how banks share consumer data—and critics warn it may also open the door to new fees. Marijuana Rescheduling: The next DEA rescheduling deadline arrives Aug. 17, with the outcome potentially reshaping the cannabis market and state programs. Crypto Scams: Regulators warn scammers are impersonating major platforms and exploiting crypto “migration” to target retail investors. E-commerce Groceries: Kroger is overhauling its online shopping leadership, naming a former Walmart eCommerce executive to boost delivery speed and order accuracy. Small Business Funding: The SBA is highlighting record growth in its investment programs aimed at helping small businesses scale.